There are lots of financial measures to meet to land the mortgage. The usual rule of thumb is that you can afford a mortgage two to 2.5 times your income. At $60,000, that's a $120,000 to $150,000 mortgage.You also have to be able to afford the monthly mortgage payments, however.here are lots of financial measures to meet to land the mortgage. The usual rule of thumb is that you can afford a mortgage two to 2.5 times your income. At $60,000, that's a $120,000 to $150,000 mortgage.
We have collected data nationwide to help calculate the average cost of concrete in the US. The following are average costs and prices reported back to us: $6.40 per square foot (4 inch reinforced slab on grade) (Range: $6.03 - $6.76) $8.32 per square foot (6 inch reinforced slab on grade) (Range: $6.88 - $9.75)
Basic, construction-grade concrete costs about $5 to $10 per square foot, including installation. Opting for fancier, decorative versions such as stamped or colored concrete will add several dollars per square foot to the price. Very high-end concrete could cost as much as $15 per square foot.